CT scan of the abdomen: how much does Medicare pay?

Nationally, the Q3 2026 Physician Fee Schedule pays $300.27 in an office (non-facility) setting and $300.27 in a facility setting for 74177. Your local amount differs — the national figure applies geographic index values of 1.000, and Medicare then pays 80% of the allowed amount after the deductible is met.

Procedure · Updated Aug 1, 2026

CT scan of the abdomen: CPT code and Medicare rate

A CT of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast — the usual study for an abdominal-pain work-up, suspected infection, or cancer staging and follow-up.

Also called: abdominal ct, cat scan of the stomach, ct abdomen and pelvis.

Usually billed as

74177 CT Abdomen and Pelvis, With Contrast

Office (non-facility): $300.27
Facility: $300.27

National amounts for the Q3 2026 release (July 1 – September 30, 2026), using geographic index values of 1.000. Your local rate differs — open the code page for the locality breakdown.

Common questions

CT scan of the abdomen: which code is it?: 74177 — CT Abdomen and Pelvis, With Contrast. A CT of the abdomen and pelvis with contrast — the usual study for an abdominal-pain work-up, suspected infection, or cancer staging and follow-up.
CT scan of the abdomen: how much does Medicare pay?: Nationally, the Q3 2026 Physician Fee Schedule pays $300.27 in an office (non-facility) setting and $300.27 in a facility setting for 74177. Your local amount differs — the national figure applies geographic index values of 1.000, and Medicare then pays 80% of the allowed amount after the deductible is met.

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